Preservation of Medieval African Kingdoms

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Preserving African historical sites or any historical sites will better our understanding on their lifestyle and achievements earlier years ago. Great Zimbabwe National Monument Great Zimbabwe National Monument Lamu Old TownDescription:The Great Zimbabwe National Monument is part of the ruins of the Great Zimbabwe kingdom which lasted from 1100-1450 CE. Thesite is divided into three groups: the Hill Ruins, the Great Enclosure, and the Valley Ruins. In the 14th century, the Great Zimbabwe was the principal city of a major state reachingover the gold-rich plateau. Thepopulation was over 10,000 people.Due archaeological research on a monumental granite cross, there isevidence shown there was contact with missionaries. Relevance: This site is worth preserving because it is an unique and different artistic achievement. Also, it shows a uncommon story aboutthe lost civilization of Shona. Inaddition, this site can show people how the city and kingdom became known for its stone architecture and forpeople to see the three groups that itwas divided into. With seeing those groups, they can see how interesting the cities were built and how they were used.Description: Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa. The Swahili kingdom lasted 13thto 19th century CE. Lamu Old Town is on a island with the same name in East Africa.Due to the architecture, the town give out anice impression to people approaching to it out at sea. Lamu Old Town was very religiously influential to the region and withtheir annual Maulidi and other festivals, it shows us how this site is an important centre for Swahili and Islamic culture.$1.25Monday, February 17, 2014Vol XCIII, No. 311who occupied Egypt and has pyramids, temples, domestic buildings and installations such as water management. Meroe was the principal residence of the kings of the kingdom and later on it was a place of royal burials.

Relevance: This site is worth preserving because it shows the exchange of art, religion, language, and architecture between the Mediterranean and African region. The site also has well preserved buildings contributes to research on how impressing and powerful the kingdom was in that century. Preserving this site will keep Meroe (the capital of the city), the Meroe cemetery, and Musawwarat es-Sufra and Napa (religious centres) protected.Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe Lamu Old TownRelevance: This site is worth preserving because the town's architecture and urban structure show influences on culture from Europe, Arabia, and India withcommon Swahili cultural influence as well. The town shows us the use of seaportson the East African Coast and how they contributed to the growth and declineof the kingdom. Also, it shows us the interaction between the Bantu, Arabs, Persians, Indians, and Europeans with this town. Lastly, this site is very important for the education of Swahili and Islamic culture. Preservation of Medieval African KingdomsBy: Tiffany SegreDescription: The Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe was the heart and soul of the Meroe Kingdom, which lasted from 8th century BCE to 4th century CE. The site is located between the Nile and Atbara Rivers. This semi-desert property includes the royal city of the Kushite kings at Meroe. The site was the seat of the rulers (continued)(continued)